November 29 - December 31

Starfish Hunt

In Downtown Seaside Oregon

Three easy steps to join in the fun!

Step 1: Start Hunting

Pick up a Starfish passport at any participating location. Every location will have a hidden starfish. Don't worry, it won't be hiding in the bathroom!
When you find the starfish, have an employee stamp your passport. They will also give you an entry into one of our weekly prizes.

Step 2: Collect 'em All

Once You have found the starfish at your first location, the fun is over.....
Just kidding! Rinse and repeat by visiting every location on our list. Each starfish that you find will get you another prize entry and a stamp on your passport.

Step 3: Enter to Win

When you have found ALL of the Starfish, turn your passport in at the last location for an entry into one of our grand prizes.
For the Kiddo's: Kids can turn their passports in at The Cookie Jar Bakery for a well deserved treat!

Participating Locations

(Click on the map for directions to each location. All locations are within walking distance)

Ocean Bakery Cafe

The Ocean Bakery Cafe offers guests a warm and inviting atmosphere. Dine by the fireplaces with comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and televisions for your convenience and entertainment. Check out the daily chalkboard specials for delicious meals, and stop by for breakfast, dinner and grab-in-go snacks and drinks during your stay in Seaside.

Crafted in Seaside

Crafted in Seaside is a place to find unique handmade gifts by local artists and makers. Features a creative studio where customers can use their photos or designs and turn them into keepsake items like tumblers, puzzles, sweatshirts, t-shirts, key chains, and canvas style Reveal Art paintings.

Seaside Skooters

Enjoy bumper cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, and mini golf with concessions. Don't forget to grab a Pronto Pup!

Hillcrest Inn

Located on the crest of a hill in lovely downtown Seaside Oregon, just one-half block from the beach, Hillcrest Inn features 26 units ranging from quaint and cozy rooms for 2 to spacious two bedroom cottages for 6. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of ocean waves and open flames at Hillcrest Inn!

LINE-X

Locally owned and operated, LINE-X in Seaside offers protective coatings and automotive accessories for all vehicles. From WeatherTech floor liners to spray-in bed liners, LINE-X is your one-stop shop for all your vehicle's needs!

Saltline Hotel

Situated in the heart of the Oregon Coast, nestled between the lush forests and the Pacific Ocean, the Saltline Hotel is designed to inspire a state of comfort and relaxation. Centrally located to many of Seaside’s top-rated restaurants, unique stores, and attractions, fuel your adventurous spirit with a hearty dose of fun, or feel rejuvenated as you take a dip in the saltwater pool and hot tub!

Phillips Candies

Crafting tasty treats and confections since 1897! From fine chocolates and nostalgic candies to Seaside's only homemade saltwater taffy, Phillips Candies has something to satisfy every sweet tooth! Located in the heart of downtown Seaside Oregon, Phillips Candies is proud to be the oldest continually run business in town.

Cookie Jar Bakery

Cookie connoisseurs with a taste for new creations and familiar treats, specializing in delicious cookies, cakes, pies, bread, and so much more! Swing by and say hi to the team while treating yourself to the sweetest spot in town!

Hop and Vine

Taproom and bottle shop featuring beers on tap, wine by the glass, and lite bites. Brimming with over 1,000 wine selections along with a rotating stock of craft beer, Hop & Vine is a popular hub for locals.

Seaside Laser Tag/Arcade

Seaside Laser Tag & Arcade is a fun place to be with your family and friends. Featuring many of the most popular arcade games with a new twist on two of the classics: the world’s largest Pac-Man and Space Invader Frenzy. For those with a competitive nature, you and up to 19 others can tag it out in the two-story Laser Tag Arena. Come join the fun and get Tagged in Seaside!

Beach Bum Lazer Design

Hand-made signs, art, graphic works, and magnets in cedar. Come visit us in the historical Gilbert Distrcit!

Buddha Kat Winery

Lovingly handcrafted wines that not only celebrate the great variety of grapes available in the Pacific Northwest, but also the rich bounty of berries and fruits that Oregonians love. Featuring award-winning fruit, dessert, and varietal wines maximize the flavor and essence of each wine, stop by Buddha Kat Winery when you need a serene moment.

Beach Books

Beach Books is a carefully curated bookstore in the heart of Seaside's historic Gilbert District. Open since 2005, Beach Books features books from all genres with a emphasis on contemporary fiction, kids and young adult.

Cotton Club

A family store in Seaside that features everything for the beach, at the beach! From Seaside sweatshirts to rubber boots and beach towels, they've got everything you'll need for your stay in Seaside.

Beach Bling Perm Jewelry

Create memories at the beach with permanent custom clasp-less bracelets, anklets, and necklaces.

Seaside Museum

The Seaside Museum & Historical Society of Oregon is a non-profit educational institution incorporated by the State of Oregon to collect, preserve, and interpret materials illustrative of the history of Seaside, Oregon, and the surrounding area.

Salmon River Smokehouse

Specializing in hand-crafted, premium quality, delicious smoked salmon jerky, filets, and spreads, Salmon River Smokehouse's products are hand-crafted daily to ensure the best quality!

T&C Home Furnishings

Your one-stop shop for the bedroom, living room, dining room, appliances, outdoor furniture, and electronics. Humbly serving the Pacific Coast in the states of Oregon and Washington with free delivery and assembly.

Ter Har's Clothing

Family-owned and run since 1951, Ter Har's has been offering fashion and gifts in a boutique shop setting at the beach for over 70 years. Featuring a wide selection of beach clothing and accessories, Ter Har's is a must-stop shop in Seaside!

Sea Star Gelato

No beach town is complete without an ice cream stand! Striving to create incredible gelato flavors that taste as good as they look, mix and match unusual combinations so that every scoop served meets your highest expectations.

Your Store

Come in for a ride on the carousel and leave with a souvenir sweatshirt! Family-owned and operated since 1986, Your Store offers a variety of affordable casual souvenir apparel for the whole family.

Seaside Aquarium

On the beach since 1937, Seaside Aquarium is the oldest privately owned aquarium on the West Coast. Feed the seals and roam around so you can see many of the sea creatures that call this part of the Oregon Coast home.

Tea Artist

Enjoy hand-crafted bubble teas that are custom-made. Combine a variety of teas, fruit flavors, tapioca pearls, jellies, bursting boba, and more to make unique and flavorful drinks that are beautiful and tasty!

Pizza Harbor

Relaxed, casual, family dining since 1979. Enjoy this old-school pizza joint preparing counter-serve thin-crust pies & hoagies.

C&R Mercantile

Selling a variety of clothing, books, accessories, rain gear, beach needs, and much more to help you and your family enjoy the beauty of Seaside coast and surrounding outdoor areas!

Crystal's Deals

Providing affordable shopping for the community, stop in and shop from a variety of new and secondhand items!

Seashore Inn

Come for a memorable beachfront getaway! Located on the world-famous Promenade, you’ll be a short stroll away from Seaside’s downtown shops and restaurants

Katherine Riverfront Inn

Situated on the Necanicum River, three blocks from the beach and centrally located with direct access to where everything happens, the Katherine Riverfront Inn is an upscale boutique hotel in Seaside where you can enjoy unique accent elements such as reclaimed wood, copper, distressed leather, and slate.

This event is presented by the Seaside Downtown Development Association. Check us out for more information about the organization and it's members.

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